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Distance from Ploiești to Galați

Straight line

169 km
105 mi · 91 NM

By road

213 km
132 mi

Travel time

3 h 8 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Galați?

Ploiești (Romania) and Galați (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 169 km in a straight line, that is 105 miles or 91 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Galați is 213 km (132 miles), about 3 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Galați lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.1979°, 27.0291°.

A direct flight would take about 43 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Ploiești from Galați?

By road it is 213 km (132 miles) from Ploiești to Galați; in a straight line it is 169 km (105 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Galați?

About 3 h 8 min on the fastest route (213 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Galați from Ploiești?

Galați is to the east of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Galați?

A direct flight would take about 43 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.